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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.81, 701.72 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.81, 701.72 and 211.01 is: 316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.81 : 701.72 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.81/701.72 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.81x = 701.72 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.81x = 148,065.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,065.37/467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.51

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